The 6 best free things to do in London this weekend [February 20-22 2026]

"But saving up doesn't mean resigning yourself to weekends full of nothing. Especially in London. Sure, there are countless things in the city that can very easily tempt you to part with your cash, but there are also plenty of art exhibitions, cultural festivals and annual gatherings happening this weekend that are completely free of charge. Even if you're not trying to be money conscious right now, they're worth your time."

"London hosts the world's largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia, with dancing dragons, martial art masters and traditional music taking over Chinatown and the surrounding plazas. But those aren't the only revelries to see in the city. You'll also find big colourful Chinese New Year celebrations, with performances, workshops, food stalls and more at Camden Market, Greenwich Peninsula, the National Maritime Museum, London Museum Docklands, Duke of York Square and Old Spitalfields Market."

London offers a wide range of free cultural events across the city this weekend. London hosts the world's largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia, featuring dancing dragons, martial arts masters and traditional music in Chinatown and surrounding plazas. Additional Chinese New Year performances, workshops and food stalls are available at Camden Market, Greenwich Peninsula, the National Maritime Museum, London Museum Docklands, Duke of York Square and Old Spitalfields Market. Free LGBTQ+ History Month events and Six Nations screenings are part of the weekend's program. The Southbank Centre runs a free half-term family festival with hip-hop workshops, an architecture trail and a large chalkboard floor for children.

Read at Time Out London